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Communities and Online Gaming

The Impact of Online Gaming Society to Individuals’ Interaction and Offline Relationship Development

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Abstract: In the modern era, technology has become so advanced that it lets people interact with others around the world without having to physically be there with them. Communities are no longer limited to nearby neighborhoods and physical interactions. This paper will explore the community that is formed through the online gaming community. When it… Continue reading The Impact of Online Gaming Society to Individuals’ Interaction and Offline Relationship Development

Identity in Communities and Networks

The rise of anonymity and pseudonyms in online communities: How the women of Roller Derby have created an identity concealing online community

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Abstract: Identity has changed with the emergence of social networking websites. Previously it was understood identity was singular like the body but that assumption has since changed over time with the development of social networking websites and online communities which have penetrated people’s lives in significant ways. Although Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been vocal… Continue reading The rise of anonymity and pseudonyms in online communities: How the women of Roller Derby have created an identity concealing online community

The Value of Pseudonymity and Anonymity in Online Communities
Identity in Communities and Networks

The Value of Pseudonymity and Anonymity in Online Communities

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The purpose of this paper is to explore identity in online communities specifically how pseudonymity and anonymity allow for the navigation of context collapse, identity play, the presentation of ideas contrary to popular beliefs and self-disclosure. Ultimately, I argue against Zuckerberg’s comments that anonymity in online communities only provides users with a way to harass and troll others. It is important to note that despite there being some validity to claims that anonymity/pseudonymity are proponents to antisocial behavior and harassment, this paper concludes that the benefits far outweigh the negatives and that using real names and pseudonymity should not be seen as incompatible but rather complimentary.

Identity in Communities and Networks

The importance of anonymity and pseudonymity in youths’ exploration of identity online

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Rachel Tiongco, Curtin University Abstract This conference paper investigates the importance of anonymity in social networking sites. It first tackles the problematic statement by Zuckerberg that to have more than one identity online is to lack integrity by using Goffman’s (1959) impression management to unpack the statement. It will then analyse the ways in which… Continue reading The importance of anonymity and pseudonymity in youths’ exploration of identity online